Sessional Lecturer - CHMD41H3

Course number and title:  CHMD41H3 - Physical Organic Chemistry 

Course description:  This course offers an in-depth understanding of organic chemistry by systematically exploring the factors and principles that govern organic reactions. The first half of the course covers fundamentals including bonding theories (VB, MO, and HMO), kinetics, thermodynamics, transition state theory, isotope effects, and Hammett equations. In the second half, these topics are applied to the study of different types of organic reactions, such as nucleophilic substitutions, polar additions/eliminations, pericyclic reactions, and radical reactions. 

Estimated course enrolment: 24 

Number of Hours: 0.5 FCE 

Sessional dates of appointment: Specific duties will occur between September 1, 2026 and December 31, 2026.  

Salary:  Starting September 1, 2026 the following rates of pay apply for half courses (F or S), inclusive of vacation pay: $9,997.47 for a Sessional Lecturer I; $10,699.21 for a Sessional Lecturer I-Long Term; $10,699.21 for a Sessional Lecturer II; $10,953.96 for an Sessional Lecturer II-Long Term; $10,953.96 Sessional Lecturer III; and $11,228.91 for a Sessional Lecturer III-Long Term. Please note that should rates stipulated in the collective agreement vary from rates stated in this posting, the rates stated in the collective agreement shall prevail. The rate of pay is established by the Collective Agreement between Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), Local 3902 Unit 3 and the University of Toronto. 

Minimum qualifications:

1) A PhD in Organic Chemistry (or a closely related field).

2) Deep background and academic training in physical organic chemistry.

3) Previous successful completion of a similar upper-level or graduate physical organic chemistry course (e.g., CHM348, CHM443, or equivalent) with a grade of A or higher.

Preferred qualifications:

1) Active research experience and a strong publication record in topics directly relevant to physical organic chemistry.

2) Prior independent university-level teaching experience, ideally within similar advanced chemistry courses.

Description of duties: The sessional instructor will be responsible for the preparation and delivery of all lecture materials; design and administration of assignments, term tests, and final examinations; providing detailed guidance and feedback on student literature review projects and associated peer-review reports; marking student work throughout the term (and managing any university-approved extensions beyond the term); submitting final grades via eMarks; and holding regular weekly office hours. 

Schedule for the course: 

Lectures: Wednesdays 3 PM - 5 PM

We can't adjust the lecture schedule, so please only apply if you are available during the times above.  

Application Procedures:

It is understood that some announcements of vacancies are tentative, pending final course determinations and enrolment; 

Undergraduate or graduate students and postdoctoral fellows of the University of Toronto are covered by the CUPE 3902 Unit 1 collective agreement rather than the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 collective agreement; Consequently, they should not apply for positions posted under the Unit 3 collective agreement. 

All applicants who wish to be considered for a particular position must submit an application form and an updated curriculum vitae (including a valid email address) through the online application system: 

The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission. 

The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities. 

If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please get in touch with Annie Kostadinova at  View email address on jobs.utoronto.ca . 

The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons/persons of colour, women, Indigenous/Aboriginal People of North America, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ persons and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. 

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. 

Closing Date: 07/10/2026, 11:59PM EDT
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This job is posted in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement.

It is understood that some announcements of vacancies are tentative, pending final course determinations and enrolment. Should rates stipulated in the collective agreement vary from rates stated in this posting, the rates stated in the collective agreement shall prevail.

Preference in hiring is given to qualified individuals advanced to the rank of Sessional Lecturer II or Sessional Lecturer III in accordance with Article 14:12 of the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 collective agreement.

Please note: Undergraduate or graduate students and postdoctoral fellows of the University of Toronto are covered by the CUPE 3902 Unit 1 collective agreement rather than the Unit 3 collective agreement, and should not apply for positions posted under the Unit 3 collective agreement.